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Welcome to another exciting edition of the AEW News Roundup, where we provide you with the biggest news stories coming from All Elite Wrestling.
We'll begin today's article with none other than the latest signing, Adam Cole, who recently revealed why he had to send a warning to a WCW legend. In another noteworthy development, a WWE Hall of Famer stated that he wants a rising AEW star to brutalize CM Punk.
Elsewhere, a veteran manager says Bryan Danielson signing with AEW is WWE's loss. Plus, Dutch Mantell expressed his disinterest in seeing Sting in a storyline with a 67-year-old retired wrestler.
Last but not least, Ruby Soho reveals what she intends to do in AEW. With that said, let's dive into the details of today's news roundup.
#5 Adam Cole explains why he confronted Tony Schiavone on AEW Dynamite
One of AEW's latest signings, Adam Cole recently revealed that he doesn't trust veteran commentator Tony Schivone.
While speaking on a recent episode of Busted Open Radio, AEW star Adam Cole described his thought process behind telling Schiavone to stay away from his girlfriend, Dr. Britt Baker. The Panama City Playboy added that it was important to put him on notice because Schiavone has been crossing the line for some time now.
Adam Cole admitted that the commentator and his girlfriend share a close bond, but he doesn't like Schivone's demeanor:
"Tony Schiavone's been out of line for quite sometime," said Cole. "I was like, it's been way too long since someone got in his face and said how they feel and I said, 'You know what it's my first ever Dynamite', and I'm here in the ring with Tony Schiavone and the first thing that I wanna do, the first impression that I wanted to make, that's how important it was to me for me to shut him down and get him out of the ring. It felt great. I get Britt and Tony Schiavone get along but I got my eyes on Tony Schiavone. I don't trust him completely. I don't like his demeanor, I don't like his face."
During his first appearance on AEW Dynamite, Adam Cole was officially introduced as the newest member of The Elite. This Wednesday, the AEW newcomer will make his in-ring debut against The Elite Hunter, Frankie Kazarian.
#4 WWE Hall of Famer wants AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs to destroy CM Punk
WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray recently expressed his desire to see AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs manhandle CM Punk.
Speaking on a recent episode of Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray discussed CM Punk's new feud with Team Taz. The ECW legend stated that all members of Team Taz would get the rub from being in the ring with The Straight Edge Superstar.
Bully Ray then stated that only AEW's Ricky Starks stands toe-to-toe with CM Punk on the mic, so the other members will need Taz's help.
"They're all gonna get the rub from being in the ring with Punk, since none of them can hang on the microphone," said Bully Ray. "Starks might do a decent job. I'm willing to sit back and give Starks that chance because I think Starks is witty on the mic. But for any of them that can hang, that's why Taz is there. We all know that Taz is amazing on the microphone. He's a great announcer, called Wrestlemanias for a reason. He's an awesome promo guy."
Bully Ray further compared Taz's managerial skills to Bobby Heenan, as he also explained that Taz could be the guy to match AEW's CM Punk on the mic:
"Taz [could be] doing all the talking like a Bobby Heenan or any of the great managers who did the talking and stood behind the talent, and Taz can go head-to-head with Punk," Bully Ray added. "Then we get the Starks or Hobbs in the ring with Punk. I want to see Hobbs beat the sh*t out of Punk. You see the beauty of Punk is, and when the time is right, somebody needs to hand Punk his f**king a**."
AEW star CM Punk engaged in a heated confrontation with Taz on AEW Dynamite this Wednesday. The segment ended with The Second City Saint issuing a challenge to any member of Team Taz. Fans will have to wait and see how the group responds.
#3 Wrestling veteran says WWE should have prevented Bryan Danielson from signing with AEW
WWE veteran Oscar recently stated that AEW gained a massive boost by getting Bryan Danielson on their roster.
While speaking on Boston Wrestling MWF's YouTube channel, Oscar heaped praise on Danielson for his ability to bring out the best in every wrestler, even if someone is bigger than him. He added that, following the former champion's departure, WWE is at a loss, and they should have made more of an effort to keep Danielson.
"Daniel Bryan can make anybody, I don't care about their size, Daniel Bryan could get in the ring with a monster and still make it a good match that's believable," said Oscar. "Everybody cannot do that. So when you got a guy that has those kinds of skills in the ring, that's the kind of guy you fight to keep because everybody can't do that.Their [WWE] loss is AEW's gain and AEW is gaining momentum. If I'm WWE, I'm paying attention."
Bryan Danielson took the internet by storm after he appeared at All Out. The man formerly known as Daniel Bryan engaged in a massive brawl with The Elite to conclude the memorable pay-per-view.
This past Wednesday on Dynamite, Bryan Danielson confronted Kenny Omega and challenged him to a match. With the Grand Slam special event fast approaching, the company could book this dream match in front of 20,000 fans. Either way, it seems like it's only a matter of time before the two stars collide.
#2 Wrestling manager isn't impressed with the idea of having Tully Blanchard in the ring with AEW's Sting
Wrestling manager Dutch Mantell believes the teased match between Sting and Tully Blanchard in AEW will be the first one with both men receiving benefits from social security.
Speaking on the latest episode of Smack Talk, Mantell expressed his disinterest in the storyline between two wrestlers who are well past their prime. He added that only residents of a nursing home would be excited to see a match between two AEW veterans.
"Are they thinking about having a match between Tully and Sting?" said Mantell. "It wouldn't interest me, some people might be like, 'Yes, let's do it.' You know how long it has been since Four Horsemen and Sting were in Mid-Atlantic? 30 years. Anybody that might be interested in it is maybe in a nursing home. That would be the first match where both participants might be on social security."
No matter how you feel about it, Mantell's firm criticism is grounded in the fact that AEW rarely books two old-timers against each other whatsoever. Mantell was arguably pointing out how this clash between legends might not appeal to AEW's fanbase, which is typically filled with relatively younger fans.
During this week's episode of AEW Rampage, Sting and Darby Allin responded to Tully Blanchard's challenge.
Allin first sent a message to Shawn Spears, notably mocking him for being irrelevant without Blanchard. Sting then took a shot at Blanchard for riding on the coattails of Ric Flair and Arn Anderson.
These insults prompted Blanchard to engage in an argument with Sting, but he was only providing a distraction that allowed Spears to attack Allin from behind.
#1 Ruby Soho reveals her goal in AEW
Another one of AEW's latest signings, Ruby Soho, recently revealed that she wants to become the company's next women's champion.
While speaking on a recent episode of Busted Open Radio, AEW star Ruby Soho believes she hasn't displayed her true potential in the ring throughout her wrestling career. She added that she is laser-focused on capitalizing on the title opportunity that she received when she won the Casino Battle Royale:
"I want to show the world who I am and what I haven't yet to accomplish, even in the last 11 years," said Soho. "And, you know, that's going to start with capitalizing on my opportunity that I was able to gain in the Casino Battle Royale. I'm going after the AEW Women's World Championship, and I am just hitting the ground running, you know, I was able to gain this opportunity."
"I was fortunate enough to come out on top amongst incredible athletes, and I don't intend on wasting that opportunity," Soho continued. "I feel like I have something to prove to myself, I have something to prove to pro wrestling fans, and I think I'm gonna do that by becoming your next at AEW Women's World Champion."
Ruby Soho has enjoyed a remarkable start to her AEW career. Aside from her win at AEW All Out, she defeated Jamie Hayter on Dynamite and won the Trios match against Dr. Britt Baker, Hayter and Rebel this Friday on Rampage. When she finally faces Baker for the title, Soho will have plenty of momentum on her side.
